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Ford Expedition vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Expedition vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,400

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $11,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,176

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $9,294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,590 $38,750 $40,690 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $33,518 $35,258 $36,984 $28,171 $29,131
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995    
iPod integration 365 365 365    
Satellite radio 195 195 195    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 235 235
Rearview camera 455 455 455    
Convenience Package 675        
Sunroof 995 995 995    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,696    
iPod integration 311 311 311    
Satellite radio 166 166 166    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 47 185 185
Rearview camera 387 387 387    
Convenience Package 574        
Sunroof 846 846 846    
Options (change) 4,735 4,060 4,060 235 235
Options (change) 4,027 3,453 3,453 185 185
Destination 925 925 925 820 820
Total Price $42,250 $43,735 $45,675 $30,400 $31,400
Total Invoice $38,470 $39,636 $41,362 $29,176 $30,136

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,628
Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine300hp V8300hp V8300hp V8170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionA6A6A6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 7340, 7340, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17255/70-18255/70-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$42,250$43,735$45,675$30,400$31,400
Adjustments for Features-4,035-5,285-5,585-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,215$38,450$40,090$29,350$31,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$1,875$0$2,050
Total Invoice$38,470$39,636$41,362$29,176$30,136
Adjustments for Features-3,674-4,790-5,058-1,0080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,796$34,846$36,304$28,168$30,136
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$1,508$0$1,968

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat   $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Running boards$350$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Wood trim  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0    
Alloy wheels   $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350  
White-letter tires$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$9,165$10,415$10,715$6,180$5,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,035$5,285$5,585$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,674-4,790-5,058-1,0080

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082015
ModelExpeditionGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase119.0 in103.5 in
Length206.5 in179.6 in
Width78.8 in70.8 in
Height77.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight5,579 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room50.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom37.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.6 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.0 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.3 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested475100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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